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Satellite
01
an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information
Examples
The weather satellite provided real-time images of storm systems to help meteorologists forecast the weather.
Communication satellites enable global phone calls and internet access by relaying signals across long distances.
02
a natural body in space that moves around the earth or other planets
Examples
The Moon is Earth 's satellite, orbiting our planet and affecting tides.
Saturn 's ring system is composed of countless particles and small natural satellites.
03
a person who follows or serves another
Examples
He acted as a satellite to the company's CEO.
The young politician was a satellite of the party leader.
to satellite
01
broadcast or disseminate via satellite
Examples
The network will satellite its news coverage worldwide.
Events are often satellited for global audiences.
satellite
01
surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
Examples
Satellite governments lacked independent decision-making power.
Satellite states often followed the policies of the dominant nation.
